Clay valued at $3.1 billion in latest fundraise as AI continues to run hot
The round was led by Google-parent Alphabet's independent growth fund, CapitalG, indicating industry validation for Clay's offerings.
The round brings the company's total funding to $204 million.
(Reporting by Ateev Bhandari in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)
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